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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 469.71 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 469.71 and 158.90 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 469.71 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/469.71 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 469.71 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 74,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,636.92/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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